🎯 Purpose
This policy outlines the process for correcting or retracting published articles when errors or ethical issues are discovered. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.
📝 Types of Corrections
Erratum
For minor errors that do not affect the overall conclusions:
- Typographical errors
- Minor calculation mistakes
- Incorrect author affiliations or contact details
- Formatting issues
Corrigendum
For significant errors that affect results but not fundamental conclusions:
- Errors in data presentation
- Mistakes in methodology description
- Incorrect figure or table labels
- Errors in equations or formulas
Retraction
For serious issues that invalidate the article:
Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism
Ethics approval violations
Due to honest error
Previously published elsewhere
Violation of intellectual property
🔍 Retraction Process
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1
Investigation of Allegations
Thorough examination of concerns raised
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2
Consultation
Communication with authors and their institutions
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3
Editorial Board Decision
Final determination by editorial leadership
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4
Publication of Notice
Formal retraction notice published
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5
Notification to Indexing Services
Update databases and indexing platforms
📢 Retraction Notice
Retraction notices include the following information:
Reason for Retraction
Clear explanation of the issue
Initiator
Who requested the retraction
Article Link
Linked to original article
Clear Marking
Visible in all versions
⚠️ Expression of Concern
An Expression of Concern may be published when:
- Investigation is ongoing but conclusions are uncertain
- Concerns have been raised that require further examination
- Evidence is inconclusive but readers should be made aware
- Institutional investigations are in progress
🛡️ Commitment to Integrity
We follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for retractions and corrections, ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.